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Adjective
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In recent months, Zelensky has seen the need to maintain the process of peace – to usher the current set of draft documents along, showing Ukraine is pliant, willing, and keen to find results for Witkoff.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Some bones, however, were pliant enough to receive special treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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Then, around four weeks, as the collagen starts to mature, tissues typically feel softer and more pliable.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Microwave on HIGH until hot and pliable, about 1 minute, 30 seconds.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nat wore a slinky blue dress, which suited her willowy frame.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Behind him, were more stars: Adut Akech and the impossibly willowy Elizabeth Debicki.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Copyleaf Ankle Trousers, $20 with Prime The pants have an elastic high waist with a faux fly front for a smooth look and an easy pull-on design.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The full-length pajama pant has an elastic waistband that’s surprisingly comfy—never too tight or snug.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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The song, a showcase for Thomas’s warm vocal tone and supple vocal runs, picked up traction online and was supercharged by the release of a remix featuring Chris Brown.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Afterwards, my skin felt supple and hydrated and looked clear as day.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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Organizers handed out plastic whistles, which participants blew as music blared from a van.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Before wearing a new pair, run them under water until damp, place in a plastic bag, and throw them in the freezer overnight.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Semiflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiflexible. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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